Indicate where the colon should be added in the sentence. Historians question everything they read they even question newspaper headlines.

Historians question everything they read: they even question newspaper headlines.

Historians: question everything they read they even question newspaper headlines.

Historians question everything: they read they even question newspaper headlines.

Indicate where the colon should be added in the sentence. The company began running the presses at 2 00 A.M.

The company began running the presses at 2:00 A.M.

The company: began running the presses at 2 00 A.M.

The company began running: the presses at 2 00 A.M.

Indicate where the colon should be added in the sentence. Early craftsmen used the clave, the shaving horse, and the framing bench.

Early craftsmen: used the clave, the shaving horse, and the framing bench.

Early craftsmen used the clave, the shaving horse, and: the framing bench.

Early: craftsmen used the clave, the shaving horse, and the framing bench.

Indicate where the semicolon should be added in the sentence. The U-boats received radio signals about the location of Allied freighters the information was rarely wrong.

The U-boats received radio signals about the location of Allied freighters; the information was rarely wrong.

The U-boats; received radio signals about the location of Allied freighters the information was rarely wrong.

The U-boats received radio signals; about the location of Allied freighters the information was rarely wrong.

The U-boats received radio signals about the location of Allied freighters the information was; rarely wrong.

Indicate where the semicolon should be added in the sentence. The Ehrenfels carried a hidden radio transmitter moreover, it beamed messages to U-boats.

The Ehrenfels carried a hidden radio transmitter; moreover, it beamed messages to U-boats.

The Ehrenfels; carried a hidden radio transmitter moreover, it beamed messages to U-boats.

The Ehrenfels carried a hidden radio transmitter moreover, it beamed messages; to U-boats.

Indicate where the semicolon should be added in the sentence. Many instruments are stringed that is, they produce sound by making a taut string vibrate.

Many instruments are stringed; that is, they produce sound by making a taut string vibrate.

Many instruments; are stringed that is, they produce sound by making a taut string vibrate.

Many instruments are stringed that is, they produce sound; by making a taut string vibrate.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Newton had a perceptive mind, and he is famous for his theory on the behavior of gravity.

Newton, had a perceptive mind and he is famous for his theory on the behavior of gravity.

Newton had a perceptive mind and, he is famous for his theory on the behavior of gravity.

Newton had a perceptive mind and he is famous, for his theory on the behavior of gravity.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Some people laugh the hardest at Larry and Curley, but I think Moe is the most humorous.

Some people laugh the hardest, at Larry and Curley but I think Moe is the most humorous.

Some people laugh the hardest at Larry and Curley but I think Moe is the most humorous.

Some people laugh the hardest at Larry and Curley but I think Moe, is the most humorous.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

They acted bumbling and incompetent, yet they were always entertaining.

They acted bumbling and incompetent yet, they were always entertaining.

They acted bumbling, and incompetent yet they were always entertaining.

They acted bumbling and incompetent yet they were always entertaining.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Each wore grimy, torn blue jeans and a light cotton sweater.

Each wore grimy torn blue jeans, and a light cotton sweater.

Each, wore grimy torn blue jeans and a light cotton sweater.

Each wore grimy torn blue jeans and a light cotton sweater.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

At night they hear the shrill, screeching sounds of traffic.

At night they hear the shrill screeching, sounds of traffic.

At night they hear the shrill screeching sounds, of traffic.

At night they hear the shrill screeching sounds of traffic.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Have you heard of Camelot, King Arthur's wondrous palace and court?

Have you heard of Camelot King Arthur's wondrous palace and court?

Have you heard, of Camelot King Arthur's wondrous palace and court?

Have you heard of Camelot King Arthur's wondrous, palace and court?

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

The first known mention of the mighty warrior Arthur was in the seventh-century Welsh poem "Gododdin."

The first known mention, of the mighty warrior Arthur was in the seventh-century Welsh poem "Gododdin."

The first known mention of the mighty warrior Arthur, was in the seventh-century Welsh poem "Gododdin."

The first known mention of the mighty warrior Arthur was in the seventh-century, Welsh poem "Gododdin."

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

The legends are based on reality; consequently, students who read about Camelot wonder how much is real and how much is myth.

The legends, are based on reality; consequently students who read about Camelot wonder how much is real and how much is myth.

The legends are based on reality; consequently students who read about Camelot wonder how much is real, and how much is myth.

The legends are based on reality; consequently students who read about Camelot wonder how much is real and how much is myth.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

He lived in Louisville, Kentucky, until 1918.

He lived in Louisville, Kentucky until 1918.

He lived in Louisville Kentucky, until 1918.

He lived in Louisville Kentucky until, 1918.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

For the next six years, he taught English and history at the high school in Morristown, New Jersey.

For the next six years, he taught English and history at the high school in Morristown New Jersey.

For the next six years he taught English, and history at the high school in Morristown New Jersey.

For the next six years he taught English and history at the high school in Morristown New Jersey.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Margaret Haley Carpenter's introduction to Morton's Journey into Time reproduces a handwritten letter from him dated December 11, 1953.

Margaret Haley Carpenter's introduction, to Morton's Journey into Time reproduces a handwritten letter from him dated December 11 1953.

Margaret Haley Carpenter's introduction to Morton's, Journey into Time reproduces a handwritten letter from him dated December 11 1953.

Margaret Haley Carpenter's introduction to Morton's Journey into Time reproduces a handwritten letter from him dated December 11 1953.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Some writers have said that the Greeks, rather than living on a land, lived around a sea.

Some writers have said, that the Greeks, rather than living on a land, lived around a sea.

Some writers, have said that the Greeks, rather than living on a land, lived around a sea.

Some writers have said that the Greeks, rather than living on a land lived around a sea.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

Sparta was only about 60 miles from Olympia, yet it took Spartans nearly a week to reach that city.

Sparta was only about 60 miles from Olympia yet, it took Spartans nearly a week to reach that city.

Sparta was only about 60 miles, from Olympia yet it took Spartans nearly a week to reach that city.

Sparta was only about 60 miles from Olympia yet it took Spartans, nearly a week to reach that city.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (commas)?

His boss lives at 3830 River Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58103.

His boss lives at 3830, River Drive Fargo North Dakota 58103.

His boss lives at 3830 River Drive Fargo, North Dakota 58103.

His boss lives at 3830 River Drive, Fargo North Dakota 58103.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (dashes and parentheses)?

She challenged him to a dual--what a switch!

She challenged him--to a dual what a switch!

She challenged him to a dual what a--switch!

She--challenged him to a dual what a switch!

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (dashes and parentheses)?

The recipe called for one pint (0.47 liters) of milk.

The (recipe) called for one pint 0.47 liters of milk.

The recipe called for (one pint) 0.47 liters of milk.

The recipe called for one pint 0.47 liters of (milk).

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (dashes and parentheses)?

Senator John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) won the 1960 presidential election.

(Senator) John F. Kennedy Democrat, Massachusetts won the 1960 presidential election.

Senator John F. Kennedy Democrat, Massachusetts won the (1960) presidential election.

Senator John F. Kennedy Democrat, Massachusetts won the 1960 presidential (election).

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (quotation marks)?

"Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly," Simon Strunsky remarked.

"Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly" Simon Strunsky remarked.

"Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly Simon Strunsky" remarked.

Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly Simon Strunsky remarked.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (quotation marks)?

My teacher stated, "The Liberty Bell is inscribed with the words, 'Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.'"

My teacher stated, "the Liberty Bell is inscribed with the words Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."

My teacher stated "The Liberty Bell is inscribed with the words Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."

My teacher stated the Liberty Bell is inscribed with the words Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (apostrophe)?

The Johnsons' house can't be far from here.

The Johnson's house can't be far from here.

The Johnsons' house cant be far from here.

The Johnsons house can't be far from here.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly (hyphen/abbreviations)?

Most of the drivers claim that they were going only a bit faster than fifty-five miles per hour.

Most of the drivers claim that they were going only a bit faster than fifty five miles per-hour.

Most-of the drivers claim that they were going only a bit faster than fifty five miles per hour.

Most of the drivers claim that they were going only a bit faster than fifty five miles per hour.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use a _____________ at the end of a declarative sentence or a polite command.

Period

Exclamation Point

Question Mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use an _____________ to show strong feeling or to indicate a forceful command.

Period

Exclamation Point

Question Mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use a _____________ to indicate a direct question.

Period

Exclamation Point

Question Mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use a _____________ to introduce a list, a long or formal quotation, or between the hour and the minute.

Colon

Semicolon

Commas

Coordinate Adjectives

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use a _____________ to separate main clauses that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction or to separate the items in a series when these items contain commas.

Semicolon

Colon

Commas

Coordinate Adjectives

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use _____________ between main clauses in a compound sentence or to set off titles when they follow a person's name.

Commas

Colon

Semicolon

Coordinate Adjectives

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

_____________ modify a noun equally.

Coordinate Adjectives

Colon

Semicolon

Commas

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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Last Grammar Quiz

Use a _____________ at the end of a declarative sentence or a polite command.

Use an _____________ to show strong feeling or to indicate a forceful command.

Use a _____________ to indicate a direct question.

Use a _____________ to introduce a list, a long or formal quotation, or between the hour and the minute.

Use a _____________ to separate main clauses that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction or to separate the items in a series when these items contain commas.

Use _____________ between main clauses in a compound sentence or to set off titles when they follow a person's name.

_____________ modify a noun equally.

In typed material, a _____________ is indicated by two hyphens and is used to emphasize supplemental information.

Use _____________ to set off supplemental material that is not intended to be a part of the main statement.

Use _____________ to enclose a direct quotation only, not introductory or explanatory remarks.

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